Tag: Mayurbhanj

The gateman identified as Ratnakar Mahanta has been suspended for dereliction of duty following the incident.

Huge number of local tribal people joined the farewell procession from Behera’s office towards his official residence by dancing vigorously to the tune of ‘Madala’ and tribal songs.

Upon being informed about the incident, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) ambulances and Fire Services personnel reached the spot and rescued the injured passengers. The rescue operation was carried out for around half an hour.

Baisinga police seized the tractor and detained the driver. His questioning is currently underway.

Brimming with confidence and determination, Rupak Dalei, who hails from Nachhipur village under Kaptipada block in Mayurbhanj district, is currently pursuing his higher studies at Fakir Mohan Junior College in Balasore. 

While the husband was found hanging inside the house, his wife’s body was lying on the sofa set. Their four-year-old child’s body was also found under the sofa.

The preliminary probe revealed the accused had hunted the leopard at Similipal Sanctuary. The accused were trying to strike a deal of Rs 7L for the leopard skin, police said.

It has not been ascertained who has dumped the school uniforms at the isolated place behind the police station. However, preliminary probe reveals that the dumped school uniforms carry the batch of 2013-14 under Sarva Sikshaya Abhiyan.

In her complaint, she accused three forest officials of assaulting her husband and forcibly making him consume the poison.

The complainant, meanwhile, demanded stringent action against the oil manufacturers.

The Ministry of Defence has granted working permission for development of airstrip at Rasgovindpur in Odisha's Mayurbhanj. The President of India has granted approval to government of Odisha for development of the airfield.

Herd of 24 elephants ventures into human settlement, destroys crops in acres of land. These visuals are from Thakurmunda range in Mayurbhanj.

The villagers detained Umakanta and his staff when they went to the village to drive away wild elephants, sources informed.

Very few go out of their comfort zone and pursue something that is perceived difficult. Nikamani Soren is one such example. She chose carpentry, which is a male-dominated vocation. Not only she chose a difficult trade but also topped the All India Skill Test. Nikamani belongs to a poor family in Mayurbhanj. But her desire to do something in life took her ahead.

This Ganesh Chaturthi, people of Tulasichaura in Baripada (Mayurbhanj) had an experience like never before.This year, artisans here came up with a 10ft tall lustrous Ganesha idol which is made up of nearly 60,000 glass marble balls.